TS 2696

TS 2696 is a terminology standard that brings together the meanings of mining terms used in transport. In practice, this kind of standard helps ensure that the same technical concepts are understood consistently when discussing material movement, haulage systems, and related operations in mining.

Why transport terminology matters in mining

In mining, transport covers the movement of ore, waste rock, supplies, and equipment from one location to another within an operation. The broader technical landscape includes conveyors, mine cars, rail haulage, trucks, and similar handling systems. The terminology covered by this standard supports a common vocabulary for describing the parts, functions, and operating concepts of such systems.

From a general technical perspective, terminology standards do not set design limits or performance requirements; they establish language clarity. When the same concept is named differently across sites or documents, misunderstandings can spread into maintenance records, training material, safety documentation, and technical correspondence. Defining terms creates a shared reference frame, which is especially valuable in transport systems where continuity of flow matters.

• Types of conveyed material and their operational context
• Core naming used for surface and underground transport arrangements
• Relationships between equipment, function, and process terminology
• A glossary-style approach to shared mining language